Charles William Blum, Jr. (1925-1991), an artist known for magical realism, lived and worked in New York; San Miguel, Mexico;
and Spain. His papers, dating from 1925 to 1988, document his personal life through letters, journals, photographs and memorabilia.
In particular, Blum's papers cover numerous topics including his work as an artist; his relationships with Robert Davison
and Salvatore Saraceno; his opinions on love, romance and homosexuality; expatriate life in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico;
and his opinions on the literary, theatrical, and modern dance scenes of the 1950s.

title

Charles Blum, Jr. papers

creator

Blum, Charles William, Jr., 1925-1991

id

PUSp.Ms. Coll. 936

repository

University of Pennsylvania Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts

extent

1.1 linear feet (4 boxes)

inclusive date

1925-1988

bulk date

abstract/scope/contents

Charles William Blum, Jr. (1925-1991), an artist known for magical realism, lived and worked in New York; San Miguel, Mexico;
and Spain. His papers, dating from 1925 to 1988, document his personal life through letters, journals, photographs and memorabilia.
In particular, Blum's papers cover numerous topics including his work as an artist; his relationships with Robert Davison
and Salvatore Saraceno; his opinions on love, romance and homosexuality; expatriate life in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico;
and his opinions on the literary, theatrical, and modern dance scenes of the 1950s.